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bournemouth Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
06:43am

Swell

1ft

Onshore wind

33mph

42mph

Rising tide

High

09:33am

Weather

16°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 13s		On 35mph 44mph	Flat	16°C 0.16mm/h
1ft 7s		On 33mph 42mph	Flat	16°C 0.1mm/h
1-2ft 7s		On 35mph 44mph	Flat	16°C 0.09mm/h
1-2ft 10s		On 38mph 46mph	Flat	16°C 0.09mm/h
1ft 12s		On 38mph 47mph	Flat	16°C 0.12mm/h
1ft 13s	0-1ft 5s	On 36mph 45mph	0-1ft 5s	16°C 0.09mm/h
1ft 13s		On 34mph 42mph	Flat	16°C
1-2ft 10s	1ft 10s	On 32mph 39mph	1ft 10s	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	0-1ft 5s	On 23mph 26mph	0-1ft 5s	16°C
1ft 6s		On 24mph 27mph	Flat	16°C 0.05mm/h
1ft 6s		On 23mph 25mph	Flat	16°C 0.06mm/h

Tommorrow 17 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 6s	1ft 5s	On 30mph 37mph	1ft 5s	17°C
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 29mph 39mph	0-1ft 3s	17°C
1ft 5s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 27mph 39mph	0-1ft 4s	18°C

Thursday 18 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s	0-1ft 6s	On 26mph 36mph	0-1ft 6s	18°C 0.19mm/h
1ft 7s		On 25mph 35mph	Flat	18°C 0.14mm/h
1ft 5s	0-1ft 6s	On 24mph 34mph	0-1ft 6s	17°C 0.08mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 9s	17°C
2ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 11s	17°C
2ft 9s	1ft 6s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 6s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 6s	1ft 9s	On 13mph 18mph	1ft 9s	18°C
2ft 5s	1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 18mph	1ft 9s	18°C
1-2ft 5s	1ft 9s	Cross 12mph 18mph	1ft 9s	18°C

Sunday 21 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 25mph 32mph	1-2ft 10s	17°C
2ft 5s	1ft 11s	On 29mph 36mph	1ft 11s	17°C 0.07mm/h
3-5ft 7s	1-3ft 10s	On 32mph 39mph	1-3ft 10s	16°C 0.07mm/h

Monday 22 Sep

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 6s	Cross 25mph 27mph	Flat	16°C 0.08mm/h
0-1ft 4s	Cross 23mph 24mph	Flat	16°C 0.1mm/h
1-2ft 7s	Cross 19mph 20mph	Flat	16°C 0.07mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	Off 2mph 3mph	Flat	15°C
1-2ft 8s	Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 8s	Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	Cross 15mph 16mph	Flat	16°C 0.09mm/h
1ft 7s	Cross 15mph 16mph	Flat	17°C
1ft 7s	Cross 16mph 16mph	Flat	17°C

Historical data

Location guide

Bournemouth, a popular seaside resort on the southern coast of England, is notable for its surfing conditions. Although it cannot compete with world-class destinations like Hawaii or Australia, the surf in Bournemouth provides an exciting and user-friendly experience for both beginner and intermediate surfers. Being adjacent to the English Channel, Bournemouth's surfing conditions are predominantly dependent on the prevailing wind conditions. The wind tends to blow from the South and South West quite often, generating rideable waves for surfers. The warmer months between April and October typically provide the most consistent conditions for surfing, with swells reaching between 2 to 5 feet on a good day. Bournemouth's sandy beach break offers safe and forgiving surf conditions ideal for beginners or those seeking to improve their skills without the dangers of a rocky outcrop or heavy rip currents. While the power of the waves might not be suitable for advanced surfers seeking an adrenaline rush, the waves' fun and playful nature provides ample opportunities for intermediate surfers to cut their teeth on trickier maneuvers and refine their techniques. One unique feature of Bournemouth is the presence of the UK's first artificial surf reef at Boscombe, Bournemouth. While the surf reef has had mixed reviews and varied success, it does produce a wave under specific conditions. When it works, surfers can experience a far quicker and more challenging ride than the beach break alone. Bournemouth's approach to facilities and surf culture can't be understated. There are a plethora of surf schools and rental shops near the beach, making it convenient for those without their own equipment. Local surf schools are beneficial, especially for beginners, providing valuable insights into surf etiquette, wave judgment, and effective paddling techniques. In conclusion, while Bournemouth might not produce world-class waves, it's a fantastic place to learn and consistently surf. Its welcoming environment, combined with decent surf conditions and easily accessible surf infrastructure, make it an attractive destination in the UK for beginner and intermediate surfers.